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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee
I am coming to believe that the aging brain has a lot to do with the aggressive attitude in TV. People are easily angered over the most minor aggravations, we will not wait our turn without sighing deeply and being a pain. Try standing in the line at Publix for meds and listen to the complaints from both males and females. Very recently whilst waiting to cash out at Publix, the gentleman behind me said what is the matter with these people, they are retired, there is nothing for them to do or be doing. They are living in God's waiting room.
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I think you are on to something here. Some older people often seem to have a low frustration tolerance and they are much quicker to express their anger than they were when they were younger. Maybe the aging brain loses flexibility and no longer has the ability to handle difficulty as it once did. I know I am much quicker today to “tell people what I think,” but I no longer consider that a good thing to do. For my own peace of mind I am trying to regain my tolerance and peacefulness. It appears to be working, but do not talk to my wife. My “new” slogans are “chill out” and “go with the flow.”